You don't need to remove the gauge cluster to remove the dash, you just have to unplug the speedometer cable. You don't need to remove the glove box either. The dash is secured primarily by six bolts, there are the two on the ends, one in the top middle, one at the bottom middle, and then one more on each side, near the bottom corners. In my car I had to remove four plugs from the fuse box, that number may vary by model. If you follow the harnesses it should be obvious what needs to come out. I concur with the recommendation to remove the steering wheel.
The most PITA part of removing the dash is a little ground strap that is way up in the dash on the inboard side of the steering column. You'll also want to remove the three screws that secure the climate control, it can stay in the car.